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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Temporary, extramural funds. Training to be Performed: Participate in research projects on renewable energy and chemicals. Training consists of high density microbial fermentation, bio-kinetics, biopolyester formation, metabolic analysis, and physiology of cells under high environmental stress. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in applied microbiology, biochemical engineering and related fields. Demonstrated ability to conduct experimental research in microbial cultures, bioreactor operation, and computer-aided process monitoring and control, chemical analysis with advanced instruments such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS and FTIR. Good written and oral communication skills, good publication record in peer reviewed journals, and ability to conduct research under minimum supervision. Stipend: $52,000 annual stipend. To Apply: Submit statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three work-related references, and one sample of a relevant first-author publication. Application Address: Personnel Officer, HNEI, 1680 East-West Road, POST 109, Honolulu, HI 96822. Selectee will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire. All application documnetation become the property of the school. Closing Date: Continuous recruitment; review of applications begin on 3/1/2013.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Inquiries: Dr. Jian Yu at 808-956-5873 or jianyu@hawaii.edu.